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FinTech: Not Just A Tool For Survival, It’s A Catalyst For Success

The automobile industry has long been a cornerstone of the American economy, and independent dealers have played a crucial role in providing personalized services and diverse options to car buyers. However, as the market becomes increasingly competitive, these dealers face new challenges from larger franchises and digital platforms. Enter FinTech—financial technology has emerged as a […]

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Compliance Practice: Implementing A Whistleblower Policy

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has recently raised concerns about broad company confidentiality agreements potentially intimidating employees from reporting suspected or unlawful actions by their employers. While opinions on this issue vary, it does highlight the opportunity to review your company’s confidentiality agreements to ensure employees are not restricted from reporting wrongdoings to government agencies.

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Agora Data Secures Additional Funding from Waterfall Asset Management

ARLINGTON, TX, SEPTEMBER 10, 2024     Agora Data, Inc., a leading fintech company dedicated to empowering car dealers with finance company-level strength while maintaining their existing processes, is thrilled to announce additional funding capacity from Waterfall Asset Management for up to $100 million. This new mezzanine line of credit boosts Agora’s ability to support

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Agora is Recognized as One of Used-Car Industry’s Most Influential Companies of 2024 by AR 500

Agora Data is delighted to receive recognition from Auto Remarketing for its inclusion in the prestigious 2024 AR 500 list, marking our fourth consecutive year among the used-car industry’s most influential companies. The roster of AR 500 companies are major players in the auto industry’s retail, remarketing, and auto finance segments. This accomplishment stands as

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Want to Know How Space City Auto Center Used Their Agora Guaranteed Funds Payout?

Jerrel Richards’ decision to send more deals to Agora pays off after Hurricane Beryl forces impacted his business There was no way for Jerrel Richards to know the impact of his decision. From how he sourced inventory to his meeting with his finance manager, the owner of Houston-based Space City Auto Center was committed to

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Agora Data’s Chad Stilwell Named Tech Titans Finalist for Emerging Company CIO/CTO Award

ARLINGTON, TX, AUGUST 13, 2024   Agora Data’s Chad Stilwell has been named a finalist in the Emerging Company CIO/CTO category of the 2024 Annual Tech Titans Awards presented by University of Texas at Dallas. The awards will be announced on September 20th at the annual awards presentation at the Renaissance Addison Hotel from 5

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Agora Becomes New Absorption Rate for Cavender’s Auto Sales and Leasing

Sales leader says the fintech firm funds 32% of the independent operation’s monthly deals and has it on the path to expansion and debt elimination. https://www.youtube.com/embed/tCXYrnoVUDA?si=hH09Of0MWxwVm8Ww With an amount financed of more than $17,000, the Agora-placed deal crossed the finish line on July 23, 2024 — pushing Cavender’s Auto Sales and Leasing across its first

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Agora Data Launches Capital Program for Small to Mid-Tier Finance Companies

ARLINGTON, TX, JUNE 11, 2024   Agora Data, Inc., a fintech company providing technology, capital, and guidance with predictable loan performance and analytics, has launched a new program catered to meet the needs of small to mid-sized finance companies. This new program combines traditional bulk transactions with on-going flow arrangements. To kick-off the new program,

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The National Automotive Finance Association Honors Agora’s Jim Bass with the 2024 Jack Tracey Pinnacle Award

TALLAHASSEE, FL, MAY 15, 2024   The National Automotive Finance (NAF) Association proudly announces Jim Bass as the recipient of the prestigious 2024 Jack Tracey Pinnacle Award. Sponsored by dotData, this award recognizes individuals who have made significant and enduring contributions to the non-prime auto finance industry. Named for the NAF Association’s first and long-serving

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Agora Data Joins the Fixed Ops Roundtable: 90’s Rewind! Presented by Ted Ings

Gear up for an engaging conversation! Agora Data takes the spotlight at the Fixed Ops Roundtable: 90s Rewind, brought to you by Ted Ings. We’ve got an on-demand video of the panel discussion with Steve Burke, Chad Stilwell, and Becky Chernek as they delve into Agora’s universe and the future landscape of subprime auto finance.

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